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Old Kingdom Archaeology, History and Documents - AHPG872
The unit will examine the archaeological remains of the Egyptian Old Kingdom period from different sites and particularly those of Saqqara, Giza, Deir el-Gebrawi, Meir, El-Hammamiya, Akhmim, Abydos and Aswan, with a focus on analysing the art, architecture and material culture from funerary contexts. Special emphasis will be given to understanding the administrative system and the daily life of the Egyptian's in the period. A study of the important texts of the period in the original language will be undertaken and include the Westcar Papyrus, the biographies of Weni, Djau and Harkhuf.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Naguib Kanawati |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MA specialisation in Egyptology and (AHPG874 or AHIS360 or Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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